Home brewers Andrew Hong and Nick Clute-Reinig host an evening of beer education, deconstruction and, of course, consumption. The duo will discuss the ingredients that come together to create that amazing brewed goodness, then take beers and play around with different extracts, oils and other flavors to create new styles on the spot.

Fig & Olive on Melrose is hosting a pre-Halloween party sponsored by Champagne maker Veuve Clicquot. The costumed bash will feature the musical stylings of St. Tropez celebrity DJ Julien Nolan, a candy bar, party favors and festive décor as well as Veuve Clicquot bottle service starting at $76 a bottle. Reservations are recommended

Free pumpkin decorating for kids is back at the Santa Monica Farmers Market this Saturday. Locally grown, bright orange pumpkins will be available for little ghouls and goblins to paint with their best googly-eyed artwork.

WHAT: Free Pumpkin Decorating

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2011, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Garrett Snyder is a food writer and cookbook author based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in outlets such as the L.A. Times, Los Angeles magazine, Tasting Table, Punch, GQ and KCRW. He enjoys tiki drinks and Taco Tuesdays.